Water Reclamation Plants

LA Sanitation (LASAN) operates four water reclamation plants that serve over four million people within two service areas covering 600 square miles. These plants effectively remove pollutants from the sewage to produce recycled water, protecting our river and marine environments as well as public health. Together, they have a combined capacity of 580 million gallons of recycled water per day. The water can be used in place of potable water for industrial, landscape and recreational purposes in addition to other beneficial uses.

Biosolids, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, can be used as a fertilizer and soil amendment for agricultural and landscape applications. Another byproduct of the plant operation is energy. Biogas from Hyperion is converted into electricity and used to run the plant.
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From the initial process of screening and removing large items to the chemicals we add to clean the water, there is a very specific and organized way in which we must follow the steps used during the treatment process to ensure safety and best results.
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As the City's primary water reclamation plant, Hyperion is one of the largest treatment facilities in the world. It has been operating since 1925 and has a capacity of 450 million gallons per day (mgd), up to 800 mgd during wet weather.More about HYPERION WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
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Built in 1935, Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant has undergone numerous upgrades over the years -- including an upgrade to full tertiary treatment, which allows for advanced water purification using microfiltration and reverse osmosis. 

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Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant began continuous operation in 1985. The plant combines advanced wastewater treatment technology with the beauty and tranquility of its landscaped Japanese Garden.More about DONALD C. TILLMAN WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
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Los Angeles-Glendale Water Reclamation Plant (LAG) is located in the eastern San Fernando Valley. The plant has a capacity of 80 million gallons per day.More about LOS ANGELES-GLENDALE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
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LA Sanitation is pleased to offer free plant tours to the public.  Visit one of our plants for a hands-on experience to learn about the treatment process.More about PLANT TOURS